You do not need a $1,000 microphone to make a record. The Blue Moss recorded “Salt and Wood” with one ribbon mic between two voices in a barn.
Ribbon microphones
Warm, smooth, figure-eight pattern. Great for vocals and acoustic instruments. Picks up room sound, which can be a feature.
Dynamic microphones
Durable, handles loud sources, rejects room noise. Good for untreated rooms.
Condenser microphones
Detailed, sensitive, needs phantom power. Best in quiet, treated spaces.
Our recommendation
Start with one dynamic mic. Learn it well before adding more gear.
